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Lyme Disease Case Counts in the US Rose by Almost 70 Percent in 2022 Due to a Change in How It’s Reported
NEW YORK—Lyme disease cases in the U.S. jumped nearly 70 percent in 2022, which health officials say is not due to a major increase of new infections but instead a change in reporting requirements. Reported cases surpassed 62,000 in 2022, after averaging about 37,000 a year from 2017 through 2019, the Centers for Disease Control […]
US Economy Creates Robust 353,000 New Jobs to Kick Off 2024
The U.S. economy created 353,000 new jobs in January, nearly doubling economists’ forecasts, highlighting a solid labor market to kick off 2024. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent, coming in below the consensus estimate of 3.8 percent. The employment gains were concentrated mainly in health […]
In Seeking Reengagement, Report Reminds State Department That Taliban Grifted Billions
The State Department in December revised its policy to now seek “meaningful dialogue” with the Taliban, 30 months after its calamitous withdrawal cost 13 U.S. service members, and hundreds of Afghans, their lives in an ignoble end to America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan. The Biden administration is doing so despite knowing there’s no such thing […]
DEI Priorities Interfere With FBI Hiring, Undercut National Security, Report Claims
A recently disclosed report by an alliance of retired and active duty FBI agents and analysts claims a concerning decline in FBI recruitment standards due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) priorities, posing a potential threat to national security. The report, handed over to the House Judiciary Committee, alleges that these DEI requirements have compromised […]
US Inflation Unexpectedly Surges to 3.4 Percent as Price Pressures Persist
The U.S. annual inflation surged to 3.4 percent in December as price pressures continue to be sticky across the marketplace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The latest reading was up from 3.1 percent in November and topped economists’ expectations of 3.2 percent. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3 percent monthly, up […]
Biden Admin’s Concerns of ‘Extremism’ in Military Unfounded: Defense Department
A recent report by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) delving into studying extremism in the United States military has found little evidence to sustain claims that the issue poses a serious problem among service members. It further nullified claims made by some officials of the Biden administration of increased levels of radicalism within the […]
Trump Organization Refutes House Democrat Report on Trump’s Finances
The Trump Organization denied on Jan. 4 that former President Donald Trump improperly profited from his presidency, describing House Democrats’ claims to the contrary as “insane.” A new report published by the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee asserts that the 45th president’s businesses took in at least an estimated $7.8 million from 20 foreign […]
FDA Looking Into Reports of Hair Loss, Suicidal Thoughts in People Using Popular Drugs for Diabetes and Weight Loss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is evaluating reports of side effects such as hair loss and suicidal thoughts in people taking medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy. These drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, are approved to treat diabetes or weight loss. They include semaglutide, branded as Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy; liraglutide, branded […]
Michigan, Nevada Shift Toward GOP As Biden’s Approval Rating Slides: Cook Political Report
The states of Michigan and Nevada have shifted support toward Republicans as President Joe Biden’s polling numbers continue to slide, according to a new analysis from the Cook Political Report (CPR). “It’s clear that President Joe Biden’s standing has diminished, even as opinions of former President Donald Trump haven’t improved from where they were in […]
Netflix Releases 1st Ever Engagement Report After Criticism Over Transparency
Streaming giant Netflix has released its first ever engagement report revealing viewing data for thousands of TV shows and movies following criticism from industry experts over its lack of transparency. Titled “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” the report was published on Dec. 13 and includes viewership data for the movies and TV shows […]
Good Bank Earnings Report: Strategist
Big U.S. banks reported earnings Friday. JPMorgan Chase’s and Wells Fargo’s profits both surged. They climbed 67 percent and 57 percent respectively. Profits got a boost from higher interest rates. The banks are watching for signs whether the economy was slowing and are concerned about losses in commercial real estate. NTD spoke with Sam Burns, […]
AI Adoption Led to Nearly 4,000 Job Losses in May: Report
Almost 4,000 American jobs were lost last month following the use of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent report, as businesses increasingly consider deploying AI in their regular operations. U.S.-based employers announced 80,089 job cuts in May, out of which 3,900 reductions were blamed on artificial intelligence, according to a May 2023 layoffs report […]
Not Just Target: Walmart’s ESG Efforts Focus on Catering to LGBT Agenda
Similar to Target, Walmart’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report reveals that the company makes special provisions for LGBT groups, including specifically sourcing supplies from people professing such identities. Target has been the focus of boycott calls due to offering Pride products this year aimed at children. Target’s 2022 ESG report (pdf) shows that at […]
150 Ways Biden Has Made It Harder to Produce Oil and Gas: Energy Institute Report
The Biden administration has implemented multiple policies that have harmed America’s domestic energy production and weakened the country’s standing internationally leading to gas shortages and the highest-ever prices in the nation’s history. “President Biden and the Democrats in Congress have a plan for American energy: make it harder to produce and more expensive to purchase. […]
Young American Adults Would Rather Give Up Their Right to Vote Than Social Media: Report
A recent report (pdf) has found that nearly 60 percent of young adults who have TikTok accounts would rather give up their voting rights than social media. Recent national test scores in history and civics also indicated a significant drop in students’ perception and understanding of what it means to be a good citizen. In […]
Leaked Pentagon Report Forensically Dismantled Fauci-Led Natural Origin Study
A leaked report from the Pentagon is shedding light on how the agency dealt with the debate over the origins of COVID-19. The May 2020 report dismantles the natural origin study led by Dr. Anthony Fauci.
NTSB Releases First Report on Train Derailment in East Palestine, Points to ‘Overheat Failure’
The National Transportation Security Board (NTSB) on Thursday issued an initial report on the Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals that derailed in East Palestine, sparking a fire and sending contaminants into the air and water. The report, which is preliminary and subject to change as investigators deepen their probe, suggests that blame for the […]
Portions of Georgia Special Grand Jury Report Will Be Released: Judge
Portions of a report produced by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating attempts to disrupt the 2020 election will be released to the public, a judge said on Feb. 13. The three parts—the report’s introduction and conclusion, and a section discussing how some witnesses may have lied under oath—”are ripe for publication,” Fulton County Superior […]